
Ghana Medical Trust Fund and Sweden Ghana Medical Centre partner to enhance cancer care access
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund GMTF and the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve access to specialized healthcare, specifically cancer diagnosis and treatment, for eligible Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases. This partnership aims to remove financial barriers preventing patients from receiving critical medical services. Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, Administrator of GMTF, stated that the agreement formalizes their commitment to enhancing access to quality healthcare, noting the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre's specialized services, including radiotherapy and PET Scan. She emphasized that the MOU represents a shared commitment to ensuring patients needing specialized cancer treatment are not denied care due to cost. Dr. Clement Egyin Edusa, CEO of Sweden Ghana Medical Centre, welcomed the collaboration, expressing confidence in its positive impact on patients, especially those struggling with the cost of cancer treatment. He highlighted the Centre's advanced technology for diagnosis and treatment and believes the partnership will enable more beneficiaries to access these technologies, improving health outcomes, particularly for cancer patients where timely and quality treatment is crucial.



